COAST GUARD CUTTERS

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24-foot CB-L, built by Aluminum Chambered Boats (ACB),
was delivered in September 2007. All 36 subsequently were
delivered. In addition, the service operates 20-foot CB-Ls built
by Zodiac and 19-foot CB-Ls built by Avon Inflatables. CB-Ms
are deployed on 110-foot and 87-foot Patrol Boats.

BRIEFING: The LRI-II provides high-speed interdiction and
law enforcement capabilities to expand the mission reach of
the NSC. It features increased passenger carrying capability,
improved dynamic stability and higher speeds. The Coast Guard
contracted with builder MetalCraft Marine in June 2012 and
plans to acquire up to 10 LRI-IIs; each NSC will carry one LRI-II.

The first LRI-II was delivered in February 2013. The Coast Guard
has received six boats and has three LRI-IIs on order.

BRIEFING: The SPC-SV escorts high-value Navy ships to and
from port. With 10 shock-mitigating seats in the pilothouse,
a mess deck and berthing for five, the SPC-SV has sufficient
room for two separate crews, allowing for extended operation. A remote-controlled weapon on the bow and extensive
ballistic protection allow the SPC-SV to be particularly well-suited for establishing and maintaining security zones. The
U.S. Navy procured 12 SPC-SVs, which entered service in 2009
and are operated by Coast Guard crews at Maritime Force
Protection Units.

BRIEFING: The 52-foot steel-hulled SPC-HWX entered service
in 1956 and conducts offshore rescue under the most severe
sea and surf conditions. The boat is capable of transporting 40
survivors. Four boats are located at stations along the Pacific
Northwest. The oldest Coast Guard boats in operation, the
SPC-HWXs are the only named Coast Guard vessels under 65
feet. The vessels are Intrepid, Victory, Triumph II and Invincible II.